Minyirr, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Minyirr, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
| Locality | Minyirr |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Broome |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.98651 |
| Longitude | 122.20507 |
| Population | 291 |
| Density | 22.2 /km² |
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 6725 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1678 km north-northeast |
Minyirr is a locality in the Shire Of Broome local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 291. The locality covers an area of 13.1 km², giving a population density of about 22.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1678 km north-northeast of Perth. Minyirr is located at 17.9865°S, 122.2051°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6725. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Minyirr lies where the red earth surrenders to the turquoise sea, a place of sun-bleached scrub and distant horizons. It lies 1111.4 km south-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 235°T), and is situated 4.3 km south-west of Broome. The air here carries the scent of salt and the faint, dry perfume of wattles, a constant reminder of the ancient lands meeting the restless ocean. Across the ochre sands, spinifex clumps cling to life, their spiky resilience a testament to the harsh, beautiful country. The light at dusk is a painter’s dream, bleeding across the sky in hues of apricot and rose, softening the sharp edges of the landscape and casting long, languid shadows. The land itself seems to breathe, a slow, steady exhalation of heat and dust, punctuated by the occasional cry of a seabird or the distant rumble of a passing vehicle.
The story of Minyirr is deeply entwined with the pearling fleets that once plied these waters, their hardy crews seeking the iridescent treasures hidden within the ocean's depths. While the grand days of pearl shell may have receded, a quiet fishing industry still hums along the coast, bringing in the day's catch to the small harbour, its boats bobbing like colourful toys against the vast blue canvas. Further inland, the legacy of pastoralism whispers from the sun-baked paddocks, though the economic pulse of Minyirr now beats more strongly to the rhythm of tourism and the steady flow of travellers drawn to its raw, untamed beauty. The nearby channels and estuaries, fringed with mangroves, offer a haven for a vibrant marine ecosystem, a living connection to the land's enduring natural wealth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Minyirr, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Minyirr, in the Shire Of Broome local government area.
Detailed location data for Minyirr includes the postcode (6725), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Broome), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Minyirr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |